2021 Polestar 1: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 Polestar 1 carries over without major changes and marks the coupe’s final production year. Polestar also announced a 25-car Special Edition to close out the model’s run.
About the 2021 Polestar 1
1st and only generation (introduced for 2020 in the US), final year of production.
Polestar positions the 1 as an exclusive premium performance hybrid rather than a conventional luxury coupe. Its identity is built around rare production numbers, strong electric driving capability for a plug-in hybrid, carbon-fiber-intensive construction, and a carefully finished cabin. Compared with more common grand touring coupes, the Polestar 1 stands out by mixing electric commuting ability with all-wheel-drive performance and low-volume, design-led appeal.
The Polestar 1 remains a rare, richly trimmed grand touring coupe built around carbon-fiber bodywork and a 609-hp plug-in hybrid AWD system with three electric motors. Its cabin features hand-stitched napa leather seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, a head-up display, navigation, and Bowers & Wilkins audio, while Pilot Assist combines adaptive cruise control with lane-centering support.
2021 Polestar 1 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, Supercharged, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Plug-In Hybrid |
| Torque | 737 lb-ft |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Electric Range | 52 |
| MPGe Combined | 58 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |
| Alarm System | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Lane Departure Warning | |
| 360 Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Fog Lights | |
| LED Headlights | |
| Panorama Moon Roof | |
| Rear Spoiler | |
| Head-Up Display | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | |
| Leather Seats | |
Frequently asked questions
Was 2021 the final year for the Polestar 1?
Yes. The 2021 model year was the Polestar 1’s final production year and the end of its only generation.
What changed on the 2021 Polestar 1 compared with the 2020 model?
No major product changes separate the regular 2021 Polestar 1 from the 2020 model. Its plug-in hybrid powertrain, safety equipment, technology, structure, and standard styling carried over.
Did the 2021 Polestar 1 get a different powertrain?
No. The 2021 Polestar 1 retained its 609-hp plug-in hybrid AWD system, which combines three electric motors with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Was every 2021 Polestar 1 a Special Edition?
No. The regular Polestar 1 continued for 2021, while a separate 25-car Special Edition was announced to mark the end of production.
Did the 2021 Polestar 1 receive new safety or technology features?
No. The 2021 model carried over its existing safety and technology equipment, including Pilot Assist, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering support, a digital instrument panel, a head-up display, and navigation.